Charli XCX – Sucker

Review

“Sucker” is Charli XCX cranked to full neon-powered life—brash, rebellious, and full of raw pop energy. It’s a spiky, infectious blend of gooey hooks and razor-sharp attitude, where every glitter-coated anthem (“Break the Rules,” “Boom Clap,” “Famous”) brims with shout-along confidence. The guitars are loud, the synths are wild, and the attitude never deflates.

What makes the album buzz is the way Charli balances punchy immediacy with an underlying touch of vulnerability—songs like “London Queen” and “SuperLove” thrill like they’re flirting with chaos but always land with a cheeky wink. It’s messy, it’s catchy, and it refuses to play polite. - Taryn

Artist Bio

Charli XCX is a pop artist and songwriter from Cambridge, England, who started releasing music in the late 2000s and broke through with features on hits like “I Love It” (with Icona Pop) and “Fancy” (with Iggy Azalea). She’s known for her innovative take on pop, often blending hyperpop, electro-pop, and indie influences across albums like Charli and BRAT. Charli has collaborated with artists such as SOPHIE, Troye Sivan, and Caroline Polachek, and she’s been nominated for several awards. Her music is often compared to artists like Robyn, Kim Petras, and Rina Sawayama, and she’s recognized for pushing the boundaries of what pop can sound like.